All grades were affected by some very late pull-outs resulting in all teams being unsettled but the Mighty Thirds showed the way.
Third grade had an afternoon to remember, scoring 302 off their 40 overs, with Peter (I just keep getting better) Mead scoring 144 before retiring. Cory, Johnny and Andy chipped in with some nice runs as well. To finish the day Lachie Cooke took another three wickets to add to seven wickets taken the week before.
In 1st Grade Chris Langston showed some good form with the bat to score a half century. In 2nd Grade (which was the Grade most affected by late pull-outs) Garry Whale showed that he puts a very high value on his wicket with a nice complied 22 runs. In 4th Grade, their captain Timothy Skewes scored his second half century on the trot. Timothy opened the Innes but was left stranded by his fellow batsmen.
GOOOOOOOO to all the players that had late changes to their matches Thank you. CITY
Third grade had an afternoon to remember, scoring 302 off their 40 overs, with Peter (I just keep getting better) Mead scoring 144 before retiring. Cory, Johnny and Andy chipped in with some nice runs as well. To finish the day Lachie Cooke took another three wickets to add to seven wickets taken the week before.
In 1st Grade Chris Langston showed some good form with the bat to score a half century. In 2nd Grade (which was the Grade most affected by late pull-outs) Garry Whale showed that he puts a very high value on his wicket with a nice complied 22 runs. In 4th Grade, their captain Timothy Skewes scored his second half century on the trot. Timothy opened the Innes but was left stranded by his fellow batsmen.
GOOOOOOOO to all the players that had late changes to their matches Thank you. CITY
Our little 4th Grades sure do bowl them down fast. Last Saturday City bowlers broke two separate bails in the afternoon in the process of bowling batsmen out. Lucky our President came to the rescue with some chewy gun that he was chewing at the time. "Here" he said “use this” the broken bails went back together nicely.
GOOOOOOOO don’t worry about wood glue the gum did the job CITY
The weather forecast is for a HOT 40 degrees on Saturday. All players are reminded of using sun screen, drinking plenty of water prior to the match & during the match and wearing a broad brim hat. City’s captains will request from the umpires that extra drink breaks are taken.
The late and great Noel Coward had it right with his song, that goes something like-
Only mad dogs and cricketers,
Go out in the midday,
Go out in the midday,
Go out in the midday sun.
GOOOOOOOOO Dan look after our pom we don't want him going Troppo on us CITY
Just ran out of time.
Only mad dogs and cricketers,Go out in the midday,
Go out in the midday,
Go out in the midday sun.
GOOOOOOOOO Dan look after our pom we don't want him going Troppo on us CITY
Just ran out of time.
City’s 4thGrade side “The Little Boys” and the brave Australian team have one thing in common, both teams just ran out of time. Ultimately, the Aussies fell two wickets short of victory. While City's 4th Grade side after piling on over 300 runs the week before needed twenty wickets on Saturday to obtain an outright result.
City fell two wickets short of that total. City's 4th Grade captain said "As a team we put in all day. In the last hour we had to obtain the last couple of wickets needed for the out-right win, I felt like we tried everything in our power -- round the wicket, over the wicket, short balls, pitched-up, spin, fielders all around the bat, even had a leg slip in place -- I thought we had a red-hot crack," Timothy said.
GOOOOOOOOO they love playing their under arm deliveries CITY
Before I go I must give credit to a young player who came to City this season to further his cricket. Daniel Rogers has worked so hard on his keeping and his game this season. He had an accident at work resulting in him breaking his collar bone through that time his still came down to support 2ndGrade and it was wonderful to see him back on the field last weekend.
A moment in time from last season.
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The Third Grade winning 2011- 12 One-Day finalist L-R Doug TrumanW/K (I don't drop them ), Trent Balderstone, Tait Jordan, David (look at my sexy legs)Carrol, Dan (The man) Mitchell, Andrew McDonald, Ben Ballantine, Peter (I just keep getting better) Mead, Cory (C) (Leading from the front ) Callcott , Shel Ravi, Glen (Mr Reliable) Ryan, David Holzigal and being cradled in his team mates arms is Johnny (Sugar) Miskle.
GOOOOOOOOO you play for the love of the sport, the club, your mates CITY
GOOOOOOO the flying Jack CITY
Friday, November 16, 2012
Talking of selections
At City's selection meeting last night Paul Fisher was writing down his preferred team list when one of our selectors noticed this new players name. 'Who's Bill Robinson?' asked Leigh Dwyer
Paul jumped in with excitement 'He won us the match last week.'
'Really? Is he a batsman or a bowler?' asked Leigh
'Neither. He's the umpire.' Paul replied with a grin
GOOOOOOO where would we be without the umpires CITY
'Really? Is he a batsman or a bowler?' asked Leigh
GOOOOOOO where would we be without the umpires CITY
Aussie bowlers in Peter Siddle and James Pattinson went close to crossing the line with fiery confrontations with some of the South African batsmen in yesterday’s test match. Sledging is part of professional cricket.
At City United we believe there is no place for sledging in our local club cricket. We see it as a form of bullying. Sledging kills the fun of cricket!
Sledging most threatens the very players that we believe cricket should support. If juniors see or are ridiculed or threatened while they are playing, they will not enjoy themselves and will not want to keep playing. This is not in the interests of the game or the individual.
The Spirit of Cricket, in the MCC Laws of Cricket, stipulates that teams shall not “direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire.”
Sledging is against the Spirit of Cricket. We want our players to learn to be good sports – an important life skill on and off the field. Part of good sportsmanship is learning to lose with grace and win with humility. Sledging has no part in good sportsmanship.
We can’t control the behaviour of other teams. We can only ensure a fair and respectful standard in our own game which we hope will returned in kind by our opponents.
If an opposition team engages in sledging, it may be appropriate for our team captain to raise his concerns with the umpire.
GOOOOOOOO we play for the love of it CITY
At City United we believe there is no place for sledging in our local club cricket. We see it as a form of bullying. Sledging kills the fun of cricket!
Sledging most threatens the very players that we believe cricket should support. If juniors see or are ridiculed or threatened while they are playing, they will not enjoy themselves and will not want to keep playing. This is not in the interests of the game or the individual.
The Spirit of Cricket, in the MCC Laws of Cricket, stipulates that teams shall not “direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire.”
Sledging is against the Spirit of Cricket. We want our players to learn to be good sports – an important life skill on and off the field. Part of good sportsmanship is learning to lose with grace and win with humility. Sledging has no part in good sportsmanship.
We can’t control the behaviour of other teams. We can only ensure a fair and respectful standard in our own game which we hope will returned in kind by our opponents.
If an opposition team engages in sledging, it may be appropriate for our team captain to raise his concerns with the umpire.
GOOOOOOOO we play for the love of it CITY
Not a bad afternoon, not a bad afternoon at all.
Final wrap-up from Rd 4 games against Souths. When the town echoed with the chant of CITY CITY CITY
The big boys dominating the second day of their match, Seconds & Thirds both winning by outright and the little fourth graders missing out on an outright win by one wicket (if only the President bowled a little bit better).
An amazing achievement
Anthony Fitzgerald has achieved what crickets could only dream of; he has scored his second century in as many matches. On Saturday against South’s he scored another century, this follows up his 138 runs against Wests the match before. What makes it even more special is that he retired on both occasions to end his innings. As one of his team mates said with a laugh “we are sick of clapping him”. What a wonderful achievement Anthony.
GOOOOOOO I got tired just watching him bat for so long CITY
Friday, November 9, 2012
Back to school for the younger ones.
On Saturday we had Souths nine down for not that many, out came their number 11 batsman with pads on the wrong legs without a hat looking as if he knew he wouldn't be here for long. I said to our young keeper " here comes a "Bunny", he started to looked all around the place. I asked him "What are you looking". He replied "Looking for that rabbit were talking about".
For all you juniors coming through City- While most lower order batsmen would be expected to occasionally score some useful runs, a bunny is someone dismissed cheaply everytime.
Now a ferret, refers to a batsman even worse than a bunny (as in the wild, "a ferret goes in after a bunny.")
GOOOOOOO hope never to be know as a ferret CITY
For all you juniors coming through City- While most lower order batsmen would be expected to occasionally score some useful runs, a bunny is someone dismissed cheaply everytime.
Now a ferret, refers to a batsman even worse than a bunny (as in the wild, "a ferret goes in after a bunny.")
GOOOOOOO hope never to be know as a ferret CITY
Jack McVey has been a major part of 2nd Grade bowling attack over a number of years now for City during that time he has been recognized and been awarded with major personal trophies along the way. He turns up each week with not much fuss but still puts in for his team.
On Saturday at Riverside 1 in First Grade he was rewarded for his dedication when he was able to show his skill with the ball in hand with the impressing figures of 3/22 off 13 overs; His captain Dan Whale talked up the bowling effort showed by this young man, who is new to First Grade. The jump of standard of cricket from Seconds to First Grade can catch allot of young players out. Jack has worked hard for these figures and deserves the praise from his captain and fellow club mates. Jack's biggest fan and supporter is his mum who sits quietly out the back encouraging her boy.
GOOOOOOOOO I made it mum CITY
GOOOOOOOOO I made it mum CITY
Sixteen questions in ninety seconds with Phillip Hood life long City supporter.
Time starts NOW !!
Who was your favourite cricket player to watch when growing up? Sir Garfield Sobers
Favourite cartoon as a child? Micky Mouse
Are you studying or working, If so doing what? Retired but still throwing newspapers on the front lawns in the early hours of the morning.
When you were growing up, what did you want to be? A grader driver
What do you normally eat for breakfast? Five Weetbixs
Who is the team mate that brings a smile to your face and makes you laugh? Big Dan Mitchell
Your every last meal would be? Spaghetti bolognaise.
What highest level you have played cricket? 2nd Grade for City.
What primary school did you attend? Ironside State School
What is your most embarrassing moment on the cricket field to date?The only 2nd Grade match I played I dropped three catches all from the same bowler Blair Hill
Stranded on an Island, What are your 3 essential items? Beer, shoes & food.
What footy code do you support either Union, NRL or AFL? Union, the game they play in heaven.
What would you buy with your last $20? 4 schooners.
How did you become a City player? Introduced to the club by Richard Thornton.
Who is the smartest teammate? Peter Mead
What is your middle name? Barclay
GOOOOOOOO ninety seconds? like hell !!! it took over an hour for me to get Phil to answer the questions CITY
Time starts NOW !!
Who was your favourite cricket player to watch when growing up? Sir Garfield Sobers
Favourite cartoon as a child? Micky Mouse
Are you studying or working, If so doing what? Retired but still throwing newspapers on the front lawns in the early hours of the morning.
When you were growing up, what did you want to be? A grader driver
What do you normally eat for breakfast? Five Weetbixs
Who is the team mate that brings a smile to your face and makes you laugh? Big Dan Mitchell
Your every last meal would be? Spaghetti bolognaise.
What highest level you have played cricket? 2nd Grade for City.
What primary school did you attend? Ironside State School
What is your most embarrassing moment on the cricket field to date?The only 2nd Grade match I played I dropped three catches all from the same bowler Blair Hill
Stranded on an Island, What are your 3 essential items? Beer, shoes & food.
What footy code do you support either Union, NRL or AFL? Union, the game they play in heaven.
What would you buy with your last $20? 4 schooners.
How did you become a City player? Introduced to the club by Richard Thornton.
Who is the smartest teammate? Peter Mead
What is your middle name? Barclay
GOOOOOOOO ninety seconds? like hell !!! it took over an hour for me to get Phil to answer the questions CITY
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